Secondary School Teacher - Expressions of Interest

About BGS

Founded in 1882, Brighton Grammar is an Anglican school passionate about developing, inspiring and guiding each boy to achieve his personal best in every way. The School’s evidence based teaching and learning processes, supported by a research centre, attracts the best minds in education. 

About the role

Expressions of interest are currently invited from experienced Secondary School Teachers who are keen to move to Australia to continue their career. Successful applicants would be required to commence in January 2025.

Expressions of interest are especially encouraged from experienced teachers in the following disciplines:

• Science (the ability to teach Chemistry and junior Science is advantageous)
• Commerce (with flexibility to teach some junior humanities)
• Digital technologies (including Algorithmics)
• English

As a teacher in our Secondary School, you will be someone who is able to demonstrate:

• An innovative and engaging approach to teaching students across Years 7 to 12. 
• Ability to deliver curriculum to different ages and abilities, using frequent formative assessment to check for student understanding.
• Effective classroom management skills to maximise learning opportunities for students.
• Knowledge of research findings relevant to student learning.
• A pursuit of continuous improvement and self-reflection as a teacher.
• A commitment to collaborate with colleagues in planning, implementing and reviewing curriculum through the design and editing of shared resources.
• The ability to establish and foster relationships with students, staff and parents.
• A willingness to be actively involved in the cultural, pastoral and co-curricular activities of the School.
• Successful applicants will be required to register with the Victorian Institute of Teacher.
• Support with Sponsorship/Visa will be provided (if required).

Why work for us?

• Work with the students in the classroom and in a co-curricular program to strengthen relationships and ultimately, learning outcomes.
• Professional development of our staff is a priority with regular training/workshops scheduled to support this.
• We are a highly regarded and sought after Independent School in the beautiful bayside suburbs of Melbourne.
• All staff are offered the opportunity to engage in our renowned instructional coaching program.

Anticipated process

Applications will be shortlisted as they are received with initial interviews taking place over Microsoft Teams. Applicants who proceed past this stage will be offered the opportunity to meet with the Headmaster in London mid-late June 2024. Details regarding this will be discussed with relevant applicants.

Want to find out more?

To view the position description or to apply, visit the Careers page on our website, www.brightongrammar.vic.edu.au. For enquiries, please contact the Human Resources Team via careers@brightongrammar.vic.edu.au. All applications will be treated with strictest confidence. 

Expressions of interest close: 5pm, Friday 24 May 2024.

Brighton Grammar School is fully committed to the protection of children and the promotion of a culturally safe and supportive working environment for diverse communities. The successful applicant will be expected to satisfy child protection screening, and adhere to the School’s Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy and Child Safety Code of Conduct.